Israel Matzav

Likud MK's blast Obama speech

At least two Likud MK's - Ayoub Kara and Danny Danon - blasted President Obama's AIPAC speech on Sunday, arguing that only Israel can and will protect itself (Hat Tip: Memeorandum).

Deputy Negev and Galilee Development Minister Ayoub Kara (Likud) criticized Obama for saying that too much bluster played into Iranian hands and suggesting that it led to higher gas prices.

“There is a saying that it’s easier to watch a fire from far away,” Kara said. “We are facing an existential threat, not the US. If Israel doesn’t bluster, the US will also be in danger, because Iran’s missiles will reach them too. Israel is doing everything possible to keep the world safe, and it’s unfortunate that the White House doesn’t see things the way we see them here.”

MK Danny Danon (Likud) mocked Obama’s promises to protect Israel’s security.

He said history had proven that Israel can rely only on itself.

“Looking back at the way the United States criticized Israel for destroying the nuclear reactor in Iraq, Israel must make its decisions based on its own good judgment,” Danon said.

My own view is that only God will protect Israel, but we have to make our own effort and not wait for God to come and do it all for us. If we put in our effort, He will finish the job.

Labels: Ayoub Kara, Barack Hussein Obama, Danny Danon, Iranian nuclear threat, Israeli attack on Iran

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 10:47 AM